Geometry Chart

We think you shouldn't have to spend a ton of dough to get top level performance. Shimano happens to agree with us. The Shimano XC30 mountain bike shoe is a tough, versatile MTB shoe that can do everything from touring to commuting to crushing some brutal singletrack. They have a stiff, lightweight fiberglass reinforced polyamide sole that gives you optimal power transfer with minimal flex, the toe box is nice and wide with a tough reinforced end cap to keep your toes protected, and the three hook-and-loop straps are easy to adjust on the road and provide a secure, comfortable fit. When it comes to getting a killer value on some amazing performance, you can' do too much better than the XC30.

Fiberglass reinforced polyamide sole is stiff and lightweight for optimal power transfer

Rubber outsole lugs have an aggressive tread that can handle even the sloppiest terrain

Volume Plus last gives you a roomier toe box, but a normal fit through the rest of the shoe so you don't bash up your toes while riding

I don't believe in blowing my whole budget on anything I commute in. These are litterally the cheapest shoes I can find in my size. They work. We'll see if they hold up to the daily abuse that my old Exustar shoes that cost me $25 did for over three years. I do like the velcro over the shoe laces that my last pair had. It makes for much easier and quicker in and out. I'm on the edge of rating these 5 stars because of cost. I realy just want a functional size 46 shoe for $50 and they don't really exist.

Shimano has been hit or miss with me. Having a narrow and flat foot, most shoes give too much strap whether buckle or velcro. This shoe fits well and has a really stiff sole, so much so that it could be carbon if you didn't know better. Tread hides the cleat well on hard surfaces when walking, and is grippy without being mushy. If you can live with strap overlap, this is a good buy.

A note to those who use inserts/orthotics - not a lot of extra room in there for additional 'stuff'. This results in heel-cup slippage.